MURINA
MURINA- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Tensions rise between restless teenager Julija and her oppressive father Ante when an old family friend arrives at their Croatian island home.”
7/9/22- Excellent early reviews. TRDB.
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BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE
BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Juliette Binoche is Sara, a woman whose life spirals out of control when she becomes involved in a passionate love triangle. From acclaimed writer-director Claire Denis.”
7/9/22- Fairly good reviews for this drama/mystery. TRDB.
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CLARA SOLA
CLARA SOLA- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In a remote village in Costa Rica, 40-year-old Clara endures a repressively religious and withdrawn life under the command of her mother. Her uncanny affinity for creatures large and small allows Clara to find solace in the natural world around her. Tension builds within the family as Clara’s younger niece approaches her quinceañera, igniting a sexual and mystical awakening in Clara, and a journey to free herself from the conventions that have dominated her life.”
7/3/22- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
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A MAN OF INTEGRITY
A MAN OF INTEGRITY- 2022. Reza, having distanced himself from the urban quagmire, leads a simple life along with his wife and young son, somewhere in a remote village in Northern Iran. He spends his days working on his goldfish farm. Nearby, a private company with close links to the government and local authorities, has taken control of nearly every aspect of regional life. Its shareholders, accumulating wealth, power and economic influence, have been pushing local farmers and small owners to sell off their belongings, farms and estates, to the benefit of the Company’s influential network and its monopoly.”
6/26/22- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
Add comment June 26th, 2022
COCOON
COCOON- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Nora, a shy 14-year-old Berlin girl, will never forget this way too hot summer. Surrounded by people with disrupted biographies, from different cultures and backgrounds, she makes her way into adulthood. Nora gets her first period, falls in love with another girl, learns to stand up for herself and gets her heart broken for the first time. When summer ends, things will never be the same again for Nora.”
6/26/22- Excellent early reviews for this German drama. TRDB.
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OFFICIAL COMPETITION
OFFICIAL COMPETITION- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.”
6/26/22- Excellent reviews for this drama/comedy. TRDB.
7/9/22- Funny at times and enjoyable. TRDB
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1982
1982- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “”1982″ is a life-affirming coming-of-age tale set at an idyllic school in Lebanon’s mountains on the eve of a looming invasion. It unfolds over a single day and follows an 11-year-old boy’s relentless quest to profess his love to a girl in his class.”
6/13/22- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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LOST ILLUSIONS
LOST ILLUSIONS- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “In 1821, Lucien de Rubempré (César winner Benjamin Voisin) arrives in Paris as a sensitive, and idealistic young poet determined to write a reputation-making novel. Instead, he finds himself swept into journalism, whose influence and reach is booming with the help of the printing press, widely available of late.”
6/13/22- Good reviews for this French drama. TRDB.
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FORTUNE FAVORS LADY NIKUKO
FORTUNE FAVORS LADY NIKUKO- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair’s tender relationship.”
6/5/22- Very good reviews for this animated drama from Japan. TRDB.
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MIRACLE
MIRACLE- 2022. Synopsis by RT. “Divided into two chapters, director Bogdan George Apetri’s MIRACLE begins with the young, beautiful Cristina Tofan (Ioana Bugarin) sneaking away from an isolated convent. The film’s second part follows Marius Preda (Emanuel Pârvu), a determined inspector retracing Cristina’s steps days after her departure.”
6/5/22- Excellent reviews for this drama from Romania. TRDB.
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